About this role
Our client, a growing transport and logistics business based in Reading, is looking to recruit a proactive and organised Transport Coordinator to join their busy operations team. This is a brand new role and a great opportunity to join!
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring deliveries leave on time, drivers are fully briefed, and customer service standards are maintained across the transport network.
As Transport Coordinator, you'll be responsible for monitoring daily transport operations, communicating with drivers and depots, and making real-time decisions to keep deliveries running smoothly. Working closely with customer service and warehouse teams, you'll help ensure service levels are consistently achieved.
Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily driver briefings, ensuring routes, manifests and delivery documentation are accurateComplete compliance checks and confirm vehicle inspections have been carried outMonitor vehicle movements and driver progress using transport and tracking systemsProactively manage delays, breakdowns and urgent delivery requestsLiaise with drivers, depots, customers and internal teams to resolve operational issuesCoordinate changes to routes and schedules to maximise efficiencyCarry out end-of-day driver debriefs and resolve any delivery or paperwork discrepanciesMaintain accurate operational records within the Transport Management System (TMS) Skills/Experience
Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environmentGood understanding of transport operations and delivery processesExperience using transport planning, fleet tracking or TMS systemsStrong geographical knowledge and route planning awarenessExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsAble to make decisions quickly in a fast-moving environmentHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities What's on Offer?
£35,000 salaryAnnual bonusSupportive and friendly team environmentOpportunity to play a key role in a growing logistics operationStable Monday to Friday working patternLong-term career development opportunities
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
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